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Garden, Spirit Van and library reports highlight community programs; council adopts Library Week proclamation
Summary
Community groups briefed the council on education and service programs: the Lafayette Community Garden reported 111 member families and outreach activities, Spirit Van marked its 20th anniversary and announced two replacement vehicles funded by a Section 5310 grant, and the county library presented a strategic update; the council adopted a Library Week proclamation unanimously.
Janet Thomas, founder and co‑director of the Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center, described the garden’s 15‑year history, operations and community programming. Thomas said the garden has 111 member families with a waiting list of more than 20, pays annual rent to East Bay Mudd (about $2,500), partners with groups such as the Contra Costa Master Gardeners and Mount Diablo Beekeepers, operates 41 biointensive beds and 12 beehives, and offers regular…
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